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Forensic Pathologist

Salary

$340,039.00 - $346,839.00 Annually

Location

Meridian, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02487

Department

Coroner

Opening Date

01/23/2025

+ Description

+ Benefits

General Summary

Ada County Idaho Forensic Pathologist Opening

Thank you for your interest in the Ada County Coroner’s Office. We are located in Meridian, just minutes away from the state capital city of Boise. Ada County is the largest county by population, reaching an estimated 557,590 in 2024, as reported by Ada County, which is home to approximately 28% of the state’s residents. Ada county is more than one-thousand square miles of high desert beauty, peppered with foothills and a glistening river that winds through urban and rural landscapes. The county is known for its rich agriculture heritage and open spaces recreation. Thousands of acres of open space make the county an exceptional place to live, work, and play. It is also the state’s commerce and industry hub and boasts a vibrant and diverse arts scene. EXPO Idaho hosts the annual Western Idaho Fair, one of the largest events in Southwest Idaho. The county was established on December 22, 1864, and named after Ada Riggs, the daughter of Idaho Territorial Legislator H.C. Riggs, one of the founders of Boise.

The Ada County Coroner’s Office serves the community by conducting complete and thorough medicolegal death investigations which lead to accurate determinations of the cause and manner of death. Our team includes three Board Certified Forensic Pathologist positions; 13 MDI members, nearly all are ABMDI certified; six Forensic Autopsy Technicians; seven administration staff members that handle transcriptions, report processing, and a myriad of other duties; an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; and three executive staff members, Chief Administrations Officer, Chief Deputy Coroner, and the elected Coroner.

Five-year autopsy statistics

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Total

Average

Ada County Autopsies

610

689

768

761

829

3657

731

Full

239

257

302

261

285

1344

269

Limited

25

35

53

51

58

222

44

External

270

250

297

293

310

1420

284

Remote Exam

76

147

116

156

176

671

134

Out-of County Autopsies

161

176

172

174

206

889

178

Homicide Autopsies (includes out of county)

18

Infant Autopsies (includes out of county)

5

Ada County Coroner’s Office is proud to be one of six agencies in the United States with dual accreditation, IAMCE and NAME. We are also quite proud to have a new award-winning facility which will soon become one of the few state-of-the-art facilities in the U.S. with a CT scanner to be installed in the early spring of this year.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. T his generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

Learn more about Ada County Coroner's Office by visiting their website. Ada County Coroner (https://adacounty.id.gov/coroner/)

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for carrying out the statutory functions of the Coroner of Ada County; investigates sudden, unattended, unexpected or violent deaths within Ada County.

Essential Functions

+ Examines human bodies in order to determine the cause and manner of death using various sources of information as well as the performance of autopsy;

+ Determines the cause of all violent, sudden, accidental, traumatic or unusual deaths; unattended deaths; deaths in which a criminal act is suspected and other deaths as provided in Idaho statutes;

+ Reviews cases and provides input based on medical judgment to determine if an autopsy needs to be conducted;

+ Inquires into the cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and establishes the identities of deceased persons;

+ Performs pathological and toxicological analyses and prepares documents for permanent records;

+ Completes death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death;

+ Observes and records the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence;

+ Collects and documents any pertinent medical history information;

+ Observes, records and preserves any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication and suicide notes, DNA evidence, fingerprints, trace evidence fibers, etc.;

+ Assists law enforcement agencies in search operations, excavations and recovery of bodies;

+ Examines scenes of death/crime;

+ Assists in directing emergency responses to disasters that require coroner services;

+ Provides assistance to law enforcement agencies and organ procurement agencies in cooperation with the Coroner;

+ Provides expert testimony in criminal proceedings related to deaths and consults with and advises the Prosecutor's office;

+ Formulates policy in regard to medical operations, directs its execution and evaluates work;

+ Communicates standards and protocols to the Coroner;

+ Represents the county in various activities and interacts with the general public and other agencies.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Keeps informed of new and improved methods in forensic pathology and medicine and instructs staff in such methods;

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

+ Must be licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Idaho or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Idaho;

+ Must be a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or board eligible in forensic pathology within (6) months of hire;

+ Forensic pathologists in fellowship training may be considered eligible in lieu of above;

+ Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, anthropology and other related disciplines for identification and investigative purposes;

+ Knowledge of firearms and other instruments of death;

+ Knowledge of vehicular crash analysis;

+ Knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures;

+ Knowledge of the methods and techniques of criminal investigation and crime scene processing;

+ Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to the operation of the county coroner's function;

+ Skill in performing autopsies and examination of human bodies;

+ Ability to operate scanning/imaging and or photographic, audio-visual, x-ray and related equipment;

+ Ability to find, gather and collect information and data;

+ Ability to compile, code, categorize, calculate, audit, verify information or data;

+ Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively and efficiently in stressful, emergency, volatile, or crisis situations;

+ Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism;

+ Ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and members of other agencies;

+ Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, particularly as a witness in a courtroom;

+ Ability to use a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and database software;

+ Ability to follow safety procedures and perform the duties of the job without endangering self or others;

+ Adhere to NAME autopsy performance standards and requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ This position is considered safety sensitive and the incumbent is subject to random drug testing;

+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Position involves risks which require the use of special safety precautions and or equipment, e.g. working around potentially contagious diseases, operating machines, hazardous chemicals etc.;

+ Duties of the position include some physical exertion such as long periods of standing walking over rough terrain, bending , crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; moving of heavy objects which require above average agility and dexterity;

+ The incumbent is subject to call out in emergency situations.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Employer

Ada County

Department

Coroner

Address

5550 Morris Hill Boise, Idaho, 83706

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov

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